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| Prescription Ambien Drug Information |
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Ambien Uses? |
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Doctors prescribe Ambien sleep medicine to help those with sleep disorders such as the
inability to fall asleep, frequent night waking, or early morning waking.
Ambien medication is only for short-term use, usually between seven and ten
days. Doctors may also prescribe Ambien for other purposes. |
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Ambien Directions? |
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Take care to follow the directions for Ambien carefully. Swallow your dose
with a full glass of water when you are ready to sleep. Taking it too far
in advance can cause you to be overcome with drowsiness and possibly fall
and hurt yourself. After taking Ambien medication for several weeks, you should never
suddenly stop taking it, because it could result in withdrawal symptoms.
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Ambien Side Effects? |
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Those taking Ambien occasionally experience side effects such as headache,
drowsiness, dizziness, or clumsiness; nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation;
depression; muscle aches or pains; vivid or abnormal dreams; or amnesia
(memory loss) after taking a pill. Potentially more serious side effects
should be reported to your doctor immediately and include allergic reactions,
including difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your
lips, face, or tongue; hives, or if you have any hallucinations, abnormal
behavior, or extreme confusion. Other side effects may be possible. You
should speak to your doctor about any that seem especially persistent or
bothersome. Ambien can be habit forming. You should not abruptly quit taking
Ambien, especially if you have been using it for more than two weeks. Your
doctor can help you gradually stop using it. |
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Ambien Warnings? |
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Tell your doctor if you have ever had liver disease prior to taking lansoprazole.
You may not be able to take lansoprazole, or you may require a dosage adjustment
or special monitoring during treatment. Do not take lansoprazole without
first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding a baby.
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Ambien Drug Interactions? |
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Ambien can combine with other medications and cause increased levels of
drowsiness. You should not combine Ambien with alcohol, antidepressants,
sedatives, antihistamines, pain relievers, muscle relaxers, or anxiety
medications. Give your doctor a complete list of all medications, including
over the counter products that you are currently taking. While using Ambien medication,
do not take anything without their permission. |
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Ambien Missed Dose? |
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Do not try to make up missed Ambien doses. If you unintentionally miss
a pill, skip it and go on with your usual schedule. |
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Ambien Storage? |
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Keep Ambien and all other medicine away from children. Store Ambien medication at room temperature
and not in areas that are or moist or have a lot of sunlight. |
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Anything Else I Should Know About Ambien? |
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Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous
activities. Zolpidem will cause drowsiness and may cause dizziness. If
you experience drowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities. Zolpidem
should be taken just before bedtime but you may experience some carryover
effects the next day. Do not drink alcohol while taking zolpidem. Do not
share zolpidem with others for whom it was not prescribed, since they may
have a problem that is not effectively treated by this drug. |
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NOTE: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the
expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare
professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of the
product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare
professional before taking the product. |
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